Privacy Policy for HealthyFoodsGuru.com

Effective Date: November 24, 2024

At HealthyFoodsGuru.com, we take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you visit or interact with our website. By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. We are fully compliant with global privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information:
When you interact with our website, we may collect the following personal information:

Membership Registration: When you register for a free membership, we collect:
- First Name
- Last Name
- Email Address
- Country
- Username

This information is used to manage your membership, communicate with you, and allow you to participate in activities such as sharing recipes, commenting on posts, and other membership-related features. You can choose to remain anonymous when contributing content, and you have control over which personal information is visible to others.

Profile Picture: As a registered member, you can upload a profile picture, which may be displayed alongside your comments and posts. You can change or delete it at any time.
Contact Form: If you contact us through our contact form, we collect:
- First Name
- Last Name
- Email Address

This information is used solely to respond to your inquiries or provide customer support.

Non-Personal Information:
We may also collect non-personal data, such as:

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited

This data helps us analyze website performance, improve user experience, and ensure security.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

Communication: To respond to your inquiries, provide customer support, and send you updates about your membership or our website content.
Membership Services: To grant access to member-only features such as recipe sharing, commenting, and other activities tied to your membership.
Website Improvement: To analyze website traffic, user engagement, and performance using analytics tools (e.g., Hostinger).
Security: To protect your data and secure our website from unauthorized access or cyber threats (via Wordfence security plugin).

3. Third-Party Tools and Plugins

We use several third-party tools and services on our website, which may collect or process data as described below:

Wordfence Security: We use Wordfence to protect our website. It analyzes IP addresses for security purposes but does not share your personal data with third parties. Wordfence may share anonymized security data with its Real-Time Wordfence Security Network to improve overall security.
YouTube Embeds: If we embed YouTube videos, YouTube may collect data regarding your interactions with these videos. Please review YouTube’s Privacy Policy for further information.
Teespring Store: We promote a Teespring store through a link on our website. If you make a purchase, Teespring handles your data independently. Please review Teespring’s Privacy Policy for details.
Analytics (Hostinger): We use Hostinger’s analytics tools to monitor website performance, track user engagement, and improve user experience.

4. Data Security

We employ robust security measures to protect your personal data, including:

SSL Encryption: We use SSL encryption to ensure that all data exchanged between your browser and our website is secure.
Wordfence Security: In addition to SSL encryption, we use Wordfence to protect against unauthorized access, malware, and other malicious activities on our website.

You have control over your data and can delete your personal information at any time via your account settings or by contacting us.

5. Your Control Over Information

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access & Update: You can access, update, or delete your personal information at any time through your account settings.
Data Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data at any time, and we will comply unless we are required to retain it for legal reasons.
Consent Management: You can control the information shared when you leave comments or share recipes. Additionally, you have full control over whether to upload, update, or remove your profile picture.

If you are located in the European Union (EU), California, or Canada, you have specific rights under the GDPR, CCPA, and PIPEDA. These rights include access, correction, and deletion of your personal data.

6. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 16 (for GDPR) or 13 (for other jurisdictions). If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under the applicable age, we will take immediate steps to delete that information. If you are under the age of 16 or 13, please do not register for a membership or use our website.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. If you wish to request the deletion of your data, you can contact us at any time.

Under certain laws (GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA), you have the right to request the erasure of your data, and we will act on such requests, subject to legal obligations that require us to retain certain information.

8. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties, except in the following circumstances:

Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations or in response to lawful requests by government authorities, including law enforcement agencies.
Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing services to you. These providers are bound by contractual obligations to protect your data.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience and analyze website usage. Cookies help us:

Enhance website functionality
Remember user preferences
Track website performance

You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings. For more detailed information on how we use cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

10. Your Rights Under Privacy Laws

If you reside in the European Union (EU), California, or Canada, you have specific rights under applicable privacy laws:

GDPR (EU): You have the right to access, correct, and erase your personal data, as well as the right to object to processing or request the portability of your data. You can also withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before consent withdrawal.
CCPA (California): California residents have the right to request access to their personal data, request deletion, and opt-out of the sale of their personal data. Please note that we do not sell your personal data.
PIPEDA (Canada): You have the right to access and correct your personal information. If you reside in Canada, you can request that we delete your personal data or provide an explanation of how it is used.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, services, or regulatory requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page, and the revised date will be noted. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your rights under applicable privacy laws, please contact us:

HealthyFoodsGuru.com
Email: privacy@healthyfoodsguru.com
or use our contact form

We are committed to ensuring that your personal information is handled with the utmost care and respect.

Thank you for trusting us with your personal information. We are dedicated to providing a secure and enjoyable experience on HealthyFoodsGuru.com.